Schizophrenia study finds cognitive deficits significantly impair decision-making capacity
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
(Medical Xpress) -- Concern about the capacity of individuals with schizophrenia to consent to clinical research studies has largely focused on impairment due to psychotic symptoms associated with the disorder. Less attention has been given to the cognitive errors that prospective participants make when undergoing a formal assessment of decisional capacity.